Head of Development

Head of Development

Salary: £40,000-£45,000 per annum depending on experience.

Employment Type: Permanent; Starting July 2026

Hours: Full time 5 days (35 hours) per week Mondays to Fridays

Reporting to: Finance and Operations Director

Responsible for: Programme and Fundraising Assistant (0.2 FTE).

The role works closely with the General Manager, who supports funder reporting and compliance.

Location: Stuart Hall Library, London

At present the team work between home and the office at the Stuart Hall Library in London. We would expect this role to work at least 2 days a week from the office with at least one of those days crossing over with the Directors.

Role Purpose

Head of Development is a new full-time role at iniva, created to diversify and grow the organisation's income. We are seeking someone to initiate, lead and deliver a development strategy spanning trusts and foundations, individual giving and earned income. The role manages relationships with key funders and cultivates new and existing supporters and donors, while also expanding our earned income from editions and publications.

The Head of Development will work closely with the Artistic Director and Finance & Operations Director to support organisational growth through strong communication and relationship management. The role will report to the Finance & Operations Director. As a small and collaborative organisation, the post-holder will combine strategic leadership with hands-on fundraising activity, including bid writing and relationship management, while also helping to shape the role in line with our ambitious programme and fundraising targets.

They will be supported by the General Manager, who leads on funder reporting, and the Programme and Fundraising Assistant, who oversees fundraising administration. This structure ensures sufficient capacity for the Head of Development to focus on strategic growth.

The Head of Development will be responsible for delivering iniva's annual fundraising target (currently £120,000), with scope to grow income over time through the development of new funding streams and supporter relationships. Success in this role will be measured through the delivery of annual fundraising targets, the development of a strong funding pipeline, growth in individual and corporate support, and the strengthening of long-term relationships with funders and supporters.

This role could suit an experienced Development Manager looking to gain leadership experience or ready to step up to a Head of Development role.

Read the full job description, personal specification in the recruitment pack:

HOW TO APPLY

To apply for the Head of Development at iniva, please send a supporting statement (of no more than 2 pages) outlining why you want to work for iniva and how you meet the person specification, and your CV (no more than 2 pages) to with 'Head of Development' as the email subject.

Supporting Statements and CVs should be submitted as attachments in either PDF or Word formatting.

As part of your application please also provide the names of two referees who can be contacted upon receipt of a conditional job offer. Please also complete our Equal Opportunities Monitoring form which can be downloaded from the link in the job pack.

We guarantee first round interviews to candidates who self-identify as having a disability and have demonstrable senior fundraising experience. If you see yourself as someone who meets these criteria, please say so in your supporting statement.

DEADLINE

The deadline for applications is Monday 13 April 2026 at 5pm.
Applications received after this time will not be accepted.

INTERVIEW DATES

First round interviews will take place on Wednesday 29 April 2026. This will involve a short presentation, or similar and full details will be provided in advance upon invitation to interview.

A second-round interview will then place, if required, will take place on Thursday 7 May 2026 for successful candidates.

If you require any of this information in an alternative format, then please email

DIVERSITY & ACCESS

We warmly welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and life experiences. We particularly encourage candidates who identify as Black, Asian or from other Global Majority communities, disabled people, LGBTQ+ people, and people from lower socioeconomic backgrounds, who are often underrepresented in the arts and heritage sectors.

We are committed to equity, accessibility and antiracist practice. If you would like to share any access needs or request reasonable adjustments to the application or interview process (for example, alternative formats, additional time for a written task, or a support person in the room), please tell us when you apply, we'll be happy to help.

This job description outlines the current responsibilities and expectations of the role. iniva reviews all job descriptions regularly to reflect any changes in organisational needs or individual responsibilities

Enquiries

Enquiries about the role, shortlisting and interviews
Susannah Gorgeous (Finance and Operations Director):

General enquiries about the application process:

Please note due to limited resources, unfortunately, applicants not shortlisted for the first round of interviews may not be informed.